Amino Acids Quantitative Urine & Plasma: 45 Amino Acids / Full Panel Test
Short Name: Amino Acids 45 Full Panel
Also known as: Amino Acids Quantitative Urine and Plasma Full Panel, 45 Amino Acids Test, Plasma and Urine Amino Acid Panel, Amino Acid Profile, Quantitative
Amino Acids Quantitative Urine & Plasma: 45 Amino Acids / Full Panel Test test available at DNA Labs India for ₹11,000. Uses LC-MS/MS on First morning urine and plasma samples. Results in Samples are processed Monday and Wednesday by 5 pm; reports are delivered within 3 days of sample receipt.. Free home collection in 300+ cities across India.
🩺 Medically Reviewed By
Dr Ramarao Paidisetty
Consultant Biochemist · Reg: 21504
Last reviewed: September 7, 2026
Overview
To provide quantitative measurement of 45 amino acids in urine and plasma for the diagnosis, differential diagnosis, and monitoring of inborn errors of amino acid metabolism and related conditions.
- Test Code
- 3457
- Price
- ₹11,000
- Sample Type
- First morning urine and plasma
- Result Time
- Samples are processed Monday and Wednesday by 5 pm; reports are delivered within 3 days of sample receipt.
- Fasting Required
- No
- Method
- LC-MS/MS
Sample Collection
Clinical details and drug history must be provided. Follow any instructions from your doctor regarding diet or medications. For infants, continue usual feeds unless instructed otherwise.
Method: Clean-catch first morning urine; venipuncture for plasma
Laboratory Analysis
Collect first morning urine in a sterile container. Plasma sample is drawn by venipuncture using a green-top sodium heparin tube.
Report Delivery
Transfer plasma to a sterile screw-capped vial. Keep samples cold and send to the laboratory promptly.
Timeline: Samples are processed Monday and Wednesday by 5 pm; reports are delivered within 3 days of sample receipt.
Patient Instructions
About This Test
Who Should Get This Test
To provide quantitative measurement of 45 amino acids in urine and plasma for the diagnosis, differential diagnosis, and monitoring of inborn errors of amino acid metabolism and related conditions.
How to Prepare
- Collect first morning urine in a sterile screw-capped container without preservative.
- Draw 2 mL plasma in a green-top sodium heparin tube and transfer to a sterile screw-capped vial.
- Label all samples with patient name, date, and time.
- Include clinical details and drug history with the sample.
- Ship refrigerated or frozen as per laboratory instructions.
Doctor's Notes
Reviewed by Dr Ramarao Paidisetty — MBBS, MD (Biochemistry) · Reg. No. 21504
"This panel is a cornerstone for evaluating suspected inborn errors of amino acid metabolism. Combined urine and plasma analysis improves diagnostic sensitivity, and results should always be interpreted alongside clinical findings and drug history."
Last medically reviewed: September 7, 2026
Test Parameters & Specifications
Sample Stability
- Unlabelled or mislabelled samples
- Insufficient sample volume
- Incorrect container or preservative
- Improper transport temperature
- Missing clinical details or drug history
Understanding Your Results
Generalized aminoaciduria
Elevated branched-chain amino acids
Low amino acid levels
Markedly elevated phenylalanine
Consult your doctor immediately if the report is abnormal, if symptoms such as lethargy, vomiting, seizures, or poor feeding occur, or if you have a known family history of a metabolic disorder.
Limitations
- ⚠A single normal result does not exclude all metabolic disorders
- ⚠Results require clinical correlation and may need confirmatory enzyme or genetic testing
- ⚠Patients on nutritional support or parenteral nutrition may have non-specific changes
Risks & Considerations
- ●Mild pain or bruising at blood draw site
- ●Lightheadedness during venipuncture
- ●No major risks expected from urine collection
Interfering Factors
- ●Recent high-protein meal or dietary changes
- ●Certain medications such as valproate, anticonvulsants, or amino acid supplements
- ●Contamination of urine sample
- ●Delayed sample transport or improper storage
- ●Haemolysis or lipaemia in plasma sample
Compare With Similar Tests
| Test | Amino Acids Quantitative Urine & Plasma: 45 Amino Acids / Full Panel Test | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Comparison | Amino Acids Quantitative Urine & Plasma: 45 Amino Acids / Full Panel Test | Urine addition improves detection of aminoacidurias and renal transport defects. | Complements amino acid panel for organic acidurias and mitochondrial disorders. | Useful for fatty acid oxidation and organic acid disorders; often ordered together. | Critical in acute hyperammonaemia; amino acid changes may point to urea cycle defect. |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Amino Acids Quantitative Urine & Plasma 45 Amino Acids Full Panel Test?
Why are both urine and plasma samples needed?
What conditions can this test help diagnose?
What sample is required?
Is fasting required for this test?
What is the test cost?
What method is used for analysis?
How long does it take to get reports?
Is home sample collection available?
How are results interpreted?
Can this test be used for monitoring?
Is the test covered by insurance?
Related Tests
Amino Acid Non-Ketotic Hyperglycinemia Panel Quantitative CSF & Plasma Test
₹9,000Amino Acids Maple Syrup Urine Disease (MSUD) Panel Plasma Test
₹6,000Amino Acids Quantitative Urine: 45 Amino Acids / Full Panel Test
₹7,500Osmolal Gap Serum Test
₹1,147Porphobilinogen (PBG) Quantitative 24 Hour Urine Test
₹5,000Purkinje Cell Cytoplasmic Antibody Type Tr (DNER) Test
₹4,500Reference Laboratory Services
We serve as a reference laboratory for hospitals and clinics across India. Send samples from your facility with same-day pickup, priority processing, and results delivered through our online portal. Competitive institutional pricing available.
Your Data Privacy
Your medical data is protected under Indian law.
✓ Stored in India: All patient records are stored on servers located in India. No data is transferred outside the country.
✓ DPDP Act Compliant: Under the Digital Personal Data Protection Act 2023, you can request deletion of your records at any time by contacting support.
Book Your Test
Enter your details and we'll connect you within 15 minutes.